Architecture student Magnus Larsson details his bold plan to transform the harsh Sahara desert using bacteria and a surprising construction material: the sand itself.

Forget quinoa. Meet fonio, an ancient "miracle grain" native to Senegal that's versatile, nutritious and gluten-free. In this passionate talk, chef Pierre Thiam shares his obsession with the hardy crop and explains why he believes that...

In England, a desert antelope has been transferred to the Bedfordshire zoo in an ongoing effort to bring the species back from the brink of extinction. Having traveled from the Aalborg Zoo in Denmark through land and sea, Sabre, a...

Why do dunes sing? Head into the mysterious world of sand with host Joe Hanson! Along the way we meet Dr. Melany Hunt and Dr. Nathalie Vriend who solved the longstanding mystery of why dunes sing.

The degradation of usable land into desert.
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It may be dry and sandy now, but the Sahara desert used to look very different. Evidence buried deep beneath the dunes reveals that the landscape has been changing naturally over thousands of years. Earth Science - Weather - Learning...

The Mojave desert in the USA and the Thar Desert of India have very different uses. How do humans manage these environments? And what effect does the economic status of the country have on their development? Earth Science - Human Impacts...

China s largest desert the Taklamakan is growing at an alarming rate, even affecting neighbours Japan and Korea with its violent sandstorms. With little vegetation remaining in parts of western and northern China, the strong winds...

Problem and Solution Text Structure:Desertification demonstrates understanding of the problem and solution text structure by explaining the problem presented in an informational text and explaining the solution(s) to an identified problem.

Salt Flat, Bolivia part 2/3: This video explores the contrast between a small, traditional salt factory in a rural village and a modern lithium production plant in the nearby Salar de Uyuni. The Salar de Uyuni is home to 50-70% of the...

How does sand from the Sahara Desert travel around the world? Where does it help or harm other parts of the world?<br/>
Traveling Desert Sand, Part 1

Salt Flat, Bolivia part 3/3: This video showcases the unique Lunar Soul Ladder Hotel, which is made entirely out of salt bricks harvested from the surrounding salt flat. The hotel's construction and design are a product of the local...

Salt Flat, Bolivia part 1/3: The video explores the phenomenon of salt flats, specifically the Salada Uni in Bolivia, and the community of salt farmers who rely on it for their livelihood. It showcases the process of harvesting salt and...

This live-action video program is about deserts. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics and...

Record high temperatures in the region are accelerated by soil drying, and together these changes are magnifying the decline of soil water. <br/>

This program examines the geography, climate and people of Northern Africa